For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,389 students in 27609, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27609, NC are Root Elementary School, Douglas Elementary School and Brooks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 27609 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 27609, NC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27609, NC Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Root Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3202 Northampton Street
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4940
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Ortega Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4894
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-4894
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Brooks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Northbrook Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1350
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1350
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Carroll Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4520 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1370
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 881-1370
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #55.
Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5307 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 431-8141
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 431-8141
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #66.
Millbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1520 E Millbrook Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 850-8700
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 850-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 27609, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 27609, NC include Root Elementary School, Douglas Elementary School and Brooks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 27609?
6 public elementary schools are located in 27609.
What is the racial composition of students in 27609?
27609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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